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  2. Apr 5, 2024 · COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.

    • Sore Throat. If a sore throat is your primary COVID ailment, you can try sipping on warm herbal teas with honey, primary care physician Adam Makkawi, DO, told Verywell.
    • Cough. A cough is another common COVID symptom that may be treated at home. Often, a cough is the last symptom to linger as you recover from a respiratory virus, pediatric gastroenterologist Jonathan Miller, MD, told Verywell.
    • Congestion. Nasal congestion is one of the most common side effects of getting COVID, Makkawi said. Especially with the variants circulating in recent years, people with COVID symptoms tend to experience nasal congestion by day three or five of the infection.
    • Fever, Chills, and Fatigue. Something as simple as Tylenol (acetaminophen) can do wonders for fever management, Adamian said. A fever can also cause associated symptoms such as fatigue, chills, and body aches—all of which can be treated with ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or acetaminophen.
  3. How to treat COVID-19 symptoms at home. Treating a high temperature. If you have a high temperature, it can help to: get lots of rest. drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear. take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable. Treating a cough.

  4. Jan 19, 2022 · Stay home for at least five days, except for medical visits, and self-isolate in one room as much as possible, including eating in your room. Use a separate bathroom, if available. Avoid older or frail relatives with medical conditions.

  5. May 13, 2022 · COVID can look very like a cold, influenza or allergies, but the treatments for each are different. PCR tests are more sensitive but harder to get, and taking a rapid antigen test at home...

  6. May 24, 2023 · Stay at home when you have COVID-19. Stay at home for at least 5 days. Stay away from other people in your home. Stay in your own room if you can. Use a separate bathroom if you can. Avoid sharing cups. Avoid sharing towels. You might feel sick for more than 5 days.

  7. Dec 25, 2022 · Most people can treat COVID-19 symptoms at home, but some people will need hospital care. Find out what treatment involves for both scenarios.

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